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How do you deal with the stress of driving in the Newark / New York Area?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jonathan Worsley, Mar 6, 2019.

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  1. Mar 6, 2019 #1
    Jonathan Worsley

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    I was wondering how you deal with the stress driving in the Newark / New York area brings. I live in Pennsylvania and I've driven cars and trucks all over the northeast, but driving in just those two cities or around them stresses the hell outta me. I mean, living in Pennsylvania, I'm used to cars cutting me off in traffic, but it's WAY more intense in those areas.

    I'm used to driving for close to 11 hours per day, but after just four hours of driving around Newark, I felt like I HAD to pull over to cool down. (I was covered in sweat, even with my coat off and the A/C running). I basically felt like an engine with no coolant.

    So basically, I was wondering how you cope with stress.
     
    Jonathan Worsley, Mar 6, 2019
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  3. Mar 6, 2019 #2
    Snakeschasingcars

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    When im driving and it starts to get to much. I close my eyes and count to 10. And forget about the other traffic its there problem now.
     
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  4. Mar 6, 2019 #3
    DenBob

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    You just tell yourself at least I'm not in LA. Or the Bay Area . Or Austin or Miami or....
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2019 #4
    HopeOverMope

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    Just take your time, no need to get in a rush there. Just let everybody do what they’re going to do while you take it easy giving yourself enough space to react to all the foolishness
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2019 #5
    MACK E-6

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    How to deal with the stress of that area?

    Simple. Avoid the area. :)
     
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  8. Mar 6, 2019 #6
    Arkansas

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    I try not to go northeast of Richmond Virginia. That's how I deal with it.
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2019 #7
    SteveScott

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    One of the advantages of living out west is that I avoid going back east, and going into LA. Nothing but wide open spaces.
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2019 #8
    Woodys

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    Get paid enough money
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2019 #9
    Moose1958

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  12. Mar 6, 2019 #10
    Joetro

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    Easy. Stay west of KC.
     
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